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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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looks a little to thick... like the bottom edge should be about 2" higher
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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i use 5/32 plate , and cut holes for the factory fog , that's why it looks thick

i just do some light wheeling , so i don't need it rock solid and heavy


i should start making the rear one soon, my rear tire is a bit heavy for the stock carrier


enough tread hijack for today
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldorak
enough tread hijack for today

That's what we do here in the Sunshine State
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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PS: my cost.........6$
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldorak
PS: my cost.........6$
Not including tools and my time, my cost is $0 so far.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by C_Kyle
Not including tools and my time, my cost is $0 so far.
i got everything in stock , I just buy the paint

it takes me about 10 to 15h to build

real cost including steel, paint, gas and wire for the mig welder, cutting disc, graded bolt and nuts, washers ... about 150$
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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So who wants to make me a bumper for $0-$6? I got the front already now I need a rear
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by l3itch
So who wants to make me a bumper for $0-$6? I got the front already now I need a rear
My buddy at work wants to start making some, with swing-out tire carriers, so you might-could be the test subject.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by c_kyle
my buddy at work wants to start making some, with swing-out tire carriers, so you might-could be the test subject.
omg yes!!! Me me me!!! Pick me! Pick me!!! I need one bad!!!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by .:eMETAL:.
just incase he needs a 4door test rat...
<-----------------this guy wouldn't mind
I was first
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